These New Flights to Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Dominica, and More Make Escapes to the Caribbean Easier This Winter

"The return of cold and snow means more travelers are dreaming of warm weather getaways. And luckily, there are several new flight routes launching from the United States to destinations across the Caribbean just in time for a beachy getaway. New winter flights are launching to favorites like Puerto Rico and St. Thomas along with routes to lesser-visited Caribbean gems like Bimini in the Bahamas, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and more."

"Starting in March 2026, JetBlue will launch new nonstop flights to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from five U.S. cities: Philadelphia; Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; and Buffalo, New York. The Jacksonville route will be the first to kick off on March 13 with the rest following on March 26 or 27. And since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, citizens and permanent residents don't need a passport to travel there."

Several new nonstop routes from U.S. airports to Caribbean destinations are launching for winter travel. Spirit Airlines began three-times-weekly service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Grand Cayman (GCM) on Dec. 4. JetBlue will start nonstop service to San Juan (SJU) from Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Richmond, and Buffalo beginning in March 2026, with Jacksonville launching March 13. JetBlue will also add service from Fort Lauderdale to Santiago (STI) Dec. 13 and daily Tampa–Punta Cana (PUJ) service Dec. 18. Delta will introduce nonstop flights from Atlanta to Grenada and St. Vincent beginning Dec. 20. Puerto Rico travel requires no passport for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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